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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 647.95068
EAN: 9780470049198
ISBN: 0470049197
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: March 06, 2007
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies






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Product Description:
Have you ever thought of owning your own bar? Did you ever stumble into an overpriced watering hole and think how much better it could be if you ran the place? Or maybe you walked into your dream bar and realized that running one was the dream job you’ve always wanted?

With Running a Bar for Dummies, you can live your dream of operating your own establishment. This hands-on guide shows you how to maintain a successful bar, manage the business aspect of it, and stake your place in your town’s nightlife. It provides informative tips on:
  • Understanding the business and laws of owning a bar
  • Developing a business plan
  • Creating a menu, choosing décor, and establishing a theme
  • Stocking up on equipment
  • Choosing and dealing with employees
  • Handling tough customers
  • Controlling expenses, managing inventory, and controlling cash flow
  • Getting the word out about your place
  • Preparing for your grand opening, step-by-step


This guide cues you in on how to keep your bar safe and clean, making sure everyone is having fun. It warns you about the pitfalls and no-nos that every owner should avoid. There are also helpful resources, such as contact information for State Alcohol Control Boards and Web sites with valuable information.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - very very basic
I suppose I should have listened to the title. A bartending magazine suggested this book, and I understood it would be helpful to even someone who has already had the experience of opening a bar and then a restaurant. I think it would be helpful to someone without those experiences. Other "Dummies" books have been helpful even with a little knowledge of the subject...not this one.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Recommended If You Really Want to Start a Bar!
This book is very thorough in teaching you everything from A - Z on starting a bar. It even talks about getting the money for your business venture.

After reading this book I felt exhausted and decided that I wouldn't be opening a bar anytime soon...at least not for now.

This is definitely a book you need if you want to make sure you dot all of your Is and cross all of your Ts.

Note: Starting and opening a bar takes an incredible amount of work. (Actually ... Read More





 

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